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    Leon Bridges, Good Thing [📷: Columbia]
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    Leon Bridges, ‘Bad Bad News’ | Track Review

    Following a fine debut album in 2015 (‘Coming Home’), Leon Bridges returns in 2018 with two new singles, including the energetic, jazzy, “Bad Bad News.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 20, 2018 ago
    Toni Braxton, Sex & Cigarettes © Def Jam
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    Toni Braxton, ‘Sex & Cigarettes’ | Track Review

    Fierce at 50 years old, Toni Braxton keeps R&B alive and well on “Sex & Cigarettes,” the title track from her eighth studio album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Leon Bridges, Good Thing [📷: Columbia]
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    Leon Bridges, ‘Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand’ | Track Review

    Following a fine debut album in 2015 (‘Coming Home’), Leon Bridges returns in 2018 with two new singles, including gorgeous retro-soul ballad, “Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Charlie Puth, Voicenotes [📷: Atlantic / Artist Partner Group]
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    Charlie Puth, ‘Done for Me’ | Track Review

    On “Done for Me,” the fourth single from his sophomore album ‘Voicenotes,’ Charlie Puth continues to show greater maturity as an artist.  He taps Kehlani for the assist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
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    XXXTENTACION, ? | Album Review

    XXXTENTACION returns with another brief, eclectic effort, ‘?’.  The album is ‘all over the place,’ but has its fair share of moments.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Rolls-Royce Wraith Playlist Expanded © Rolls-Royce, MMG, Rick Ross
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    31 Rolls-Royce Wraith Songs: The Expanded Edition | Playlist

    Rappers and Singers alike have a deep love for a particular foreign car – The Rolls-Royce Wraith.  This playlist features a variety of songs that reference the $300,000+ luxury coupe.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 14, 2018 ago
    Jason Derulo, Colors © Warner Bros.
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    Jason Derulo, ‘Colors’ | Track Review

    Jason Derulo returns with single “Colors,” otherwise known as the Coca-Cola® Anthem for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 12, 2018 ago
    MNEK, Tongue © Virgin
    Music

    MNEK, ‘Tongue’ | Track Review 🎵

    Rising 23-year old English pop artist MNEK showcases massive potential on “Tongue,” an advance single from his forthcoming debut album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 8, 2018 ago
    Tory Lanez, Memories Don't Die [Photo Credit: Interscope]
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    Tory Lanez, Memories Don’t Die | Album Review 💿

    Canadian rapper/singer Tory Lanez shows improvement on Memories Don’t Die, but still lacks artistic distinction and overplays clichés.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 7, 2018 ago
    Carlos Vara, Numb © Carlos Vara
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    Carlos Vara, ‘Numb’ | Track Review

    Rising pop-soul newcomer Carlos Vara knocks it out of the park with his fresh, yet soulful debut single, “Numb.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 6, 2018 ago
    Swae Lee, Hurt to Look © Interscope
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    Swae Lee, ‘Hurt to Look’ | Track Review

    Swae Lee, the most ubiquitous half of southern rap duo Rae Sremmurd, channels his inner Drake on solo single, “Hurt to Look.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 6, 2018 ago
    Logic & Marshmello, Everyday © Def Jam
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    Marshmello & Logic, ‘Everyday’ | Track Review

    DJ/producer Marshmello and Grammy-nominated rapper Logic make a formidable team on their enjoyable single, “Everyday.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 5, 2018 ago

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